families

Devon adoption agencies need families for brothers and sisters who need to stay together

Just under half of children waiting for adoption are in family groups of two or more with 20 groups waiting in Devon

Latest figures show there are currently 2,020 children waiting to be adopted in England and, of those, 44% are in family groups of two or more. Groups of children wait an average of 17 months to be adopted, which is 36% longer (135 days more) than individual children. More than...

Meal boxes delivered to families with young children across Devon

Two thousand meal boxes are being delivered to families with young children this Easter holiday in an initiative designed to help those who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Devon County Council initiative, called 'The Goodie Box', sees ingredients and simple recipe ideas delivered to families’ front doors this week.

Included within the Goodie Box are...

Devon Families ‘Skipping’ into Spring with a Unique Lockdown Challenge

An incredible 12,000 young Devonians and their families are taking part in a lockdown skipping challenge to keep active and healthy.

Devon School Games Organisers, working with Active Devon, have been stunned by the number of participants taking part and inundated with requests for free skipping ropes. Nearly 7,000 were sent out as part of the National School Games programme....

Military families in the South West invited to enter national photo competition

The charity Little Troopers wants military families in the South West to send in family photos to its national photo competition that will shine a light on the day-to-day lives of military children.

The competition is part of the charity’s ‘Through Our Eyes’ campaign which acknowledges and celebrates the unique experience of being a military child. British Armed Forces families are...

NSPCC Look Say Sing Play campaign helps young families through lockdown

Parents have hailed the NSPCC’s Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign a lifesaver during lockdown, as it launches nationally across the UK today.

During a virtual focus group with parents and an Early Years practitioner, the charity heard about the challenges of caring for a new born without baby groups, soft play, playgrounds or seeing friends and family.

But the group found the...

Bring the outside in with a new online resource for families across Devon

Families across Devon can now access fun and educational resources online via a new four week feature launched today. The feature is offered through Sustrans’ free parent-focused newsletter.

The four-week feature, compiled by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans, includes five activities themed for wellbeing, keeping active, being creative, investigating and ‘anything goes’. Each...

Friday September Racing - Friday 21 September

Finish the week on a high with a thrilling afternoon at the races. Coming with friends? Be sure to check out our brilliant group booking offers when you book in advance.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five...

August Evening Racing - Tuesday 21 August (Evening)

Join us for an evening of summer horseracing at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Coming with friends? Be sure to check out our brilliant group booking offers when you book in advance.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on...

AtTheRaces Raceday - Wednesday 15 August

Break the week up with a Wednesday afternoon at the races for our AtTheRaces raceday on 15 August.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five selected fixtures when you book a month in advance.

Don’t forget...

Monday Afternoon Racing - Monday 6 August

Start the week on a high with an unmissable afternoon at the races in the glorious South West.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five selected fixtures when you book a month in advance.

Don’t forget,...

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